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The demand for water keeps rising mainly because of growing population and:
AGreater demands for water
BShrinking river names
CFewer wells being dug
DShorter monsoon names
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Greater demands for water
1. More people means more water drawn every year.
2. The chapter pairs population growth with consequent greater demands.
3. Expansion of irrigated farming multiplies the draw.
_Source: NCERT Class 10 Geography, Ch 3 'Water Resources' (jess103)_
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